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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,970.85, 89,951.05 and 24,435.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,970.85, 89,951.05 and 24,435.91 is: 36,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,970.85 : 89,951.05 = 24,435.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,970.85/89,951.05 = 24,435.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,970.85x = 89,951.05 × 24,435.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,970.85x = 2,198,036,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,036,073.85/59,970.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,651.74

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